Crime
39-year-old Mack Jenkins killed after a fight escalated to a shooting at Hal Orr’s Inn in Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, N.C. – On Sunday morning, September 15, 2024, a 39-year-old man tragically lost his life in a shooting that followed a fight at a motel in Rocky Mount.
According to the Rocky Mount Police Department, officers arrived at the scene around 1:04 AM in response to reports of gunfire at Hal Orr’s Inn (2400 block of North Wesleyan Boulevard).
Preliminary investigation indicates that a disagreement escalated into violence, resulting in the victim being shot.
Despite receiving immediate medical attention at 400 Saint Paul Street, the victim succumbed to their injuries.
The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Mack Jenkins.
The Rocky Mount Police Department has launched a homicide investigation into this incident and is urging anyone with information to come forward and contact them at 252-972-1411.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.